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About this project
Summary of work
Construction took place 2023-2024 to resurface 4.6 miles of I-35 in Rice County, and improve ramps and bridges.
Resurfaced I-35
- Resurfaced I-35 from near Rice Co. Rd. 48 to Hwy 21
- Some portions of the roadway were removed and/or regraded
- Constructed crossovers
Work at Rice Co. Rd. 48
- Repaired southbound Rice Co. Rd. 48 bridge over I-35
- Resurfaced southbound I-35 on ramp
- Resurfaced northbound I-35 off ramp
Work at Hwy 60
- Changed the southbound I-35 off ramp to allow for better deceleration and reduce run-off-the-road crashes
- Altered the northbound I-35 off ramp and removed the eastbound leg of ramp.
- Changed the northbound I-35 on ramp to improve acceleration and merging onto I-35
Work at Hwy 21
- Resurfaced and repaired portions of the northbound I-35 on ramp
- Extended northbound I-35 acceleration lane to better accommodate merging truck traffic
- Resurfaced southbound I-35 on ramp
- Resurfaced northbound I-35 off ramp
Guardrail and lighting
- Replaced all guardrail
- Removed and reinstalled cable median barrier
- Replaced all light poles
Traffic signals
- Replaced traffic signal at Hwy 60 and 30th Ave. NW
- Three other traffic signals will be replaced in 2024 as part of a different MnDOT project. Additional information can be found on the project website
Additional details
This project extended the life of I-35 and created a smoother ride for motorists from near Rice Co. Rd. 48 to Hwy 21. It also improved ramps, and bridges, and replaced a traffic signal and lighting.
